2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

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The 2500 and 3500 have a standard 6.0-liter V8 engine, though a 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 is available. All Silverados come with a heavy-duty 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2500 and 3500 can be had as either a regular, extended or crew cab, with a standard or long bed, and two- or 4-wheel drive. Dual rear wheels are available on some models. There are several trim levels, depending on which basic set up is selected, including WT, LT and LTZ.

The standard engine is a 6.0L V8 engine that is capable of 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. A 6.6L turbo-diesel engine capable of 365 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque is also available. With the diesel engine, the trucks are capable of towing 13,000 lbs.

Some features cross all Silverado lines, such as driver and passenger air bags, 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes and tire pressure monitoring. GM's OnStar system is standard on the LT trim and better. It includes crash response, roadside assistance and remote door unlock services. There are two suspension packages available for the 2500: the Z85 handling and trailering suspension and the Z71 off-road package, which adds high-performance shocks and a bigger stabilizer bar.

Whether equipment is available or standard depends on which truck you're looking at. Pretty much anything you'd want in a pickup is available on a Silverado -- power everything, remote keyless entry, heated mirrors, privacy glass, bed liner, front tow hooks and chrome or aluminum wheels. Navigation is available as is rear-seat entertainment for the crew cab models. Heated power seats are available, as is cruise control, sunroof and a rear window defogger.

High-tech touches such as a rearview camera and rear parking assist are optional, too, and would probably come in handy on a big truck like the Silverado. MP3-compatible stereo with XM satellite radio can be found on some models and a Bose system with USB interface is available.
Nothing significant has changed for the 2010 Silverado heavy-duty trucks, though they are still available in a multitude of configurations to suit every work or play application imaginable.
Heavy-duty towing and hauling; lots of configurations; available 4-wheel drive
Whether hauling equipment to a job site, working a farm or towing a boat, the Silverado 2500 and 3500 are built for tough work. Available with short or long beds, with two- or 4-wheel drive or with dual rear wheels and with a few different engines, the Silverado can be set up do just about anything you ask of it. The 2500, even simply configured, is capable of towing over 10,000 pounds and is priced starting around $25,000.